Dutch film history

This database contains information about film in the Netherlands, and is gradually being expanded. At this moment, you can find information about early films (from ca. 1900-1930) and about experimental films.

Note: Many records provide information about a film, but do not show the film itself (due to copyright restrictions, or because the film has been lost over the course of time). Click here to see a list of films that can actually be viewed.

 

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    De voetbalwedstrijd Holland - Denemarken

    Report about the Netherlands - Denmark football match on April 6, 1920 in Amsterdam.

    Well before the match between the Netherlands and Denmark has begun, a crowd of supporters walk towards the stadium, which opened in 1914 in the...

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    Drie Oktoberdag te Leiden

    Reportage about the 3 October celebrations in Leiden.

    On October 3, 1574, the population of Leiden was liberated from the Spanish besiegers. Led by Louis de Boisot, the seafaring Guezen entered the city, with herring and white bread for the...

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    Serie-wedstrijden om den ESC beker te Edam

    Reportage about the matches in the challenge cup held by Edam’s Sport Comité.

    The football matches for the challenge cup held by Edam's Sports Comité (ESC) were followed by fans young and old. The reportage shows the Edam football field, in...

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    Enkhuizen

    Documentary about Enkhuizen.

    The film opens with a panoramic shot filmed from a church tower. From the tower, we can see the old town of Enkhuizen and, in the background, the former Zuiderzee. The documentary continues with images of the...

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    Stoomgemaal te Lemmer

    Reportage about the opening of the pumping station in Lemmer.

    On October 7, 1920, Queen Wilhelmina opened the pumping station in the Frisian town of Lemmer. The reportage shows the arrival of the Queen, and her reception by dignitaries. A...

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    Aankomst van H.M. de Koningin ter opening der Staten-Generaal

    Reportage about the opening of the Dutch parliament by the Queen.

    Reportage about the day of the Queen's Speech. The film opens with the Golden coach of Queen Wilhelmina, which rides towards the Binnenhof amid great public interest. After...

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    Louis Bouwmeester hulde

    Reportage about the tribute to actor Louis Bouwmeester.

    Reportage about the celebrations for Louis Bouwmeester in honour of his 60th anniversary as an actor. The film was commissioned by Amsterdam’s Rembrandt Theater, where the ceremony...

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    Hoe een boek ontstaat

    Corporate film about how books are made.

    This corporate film shows the various production stages in the making of a book, from setting (both manual and machinated) to printing and binding. At each stage, an employee gives a demonstration....

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    Kijkjes tijdens de groote kaatspartij te Franeker

    Reportage about a pelota match held on August 4, 1920, in Franeker.

    The film opens with shots of a parade through the city, a band, and dignitaries riding in a carriage. The bleachers surrounding the field are filled to the last seat. From...

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    De droom van een voetballertje

    Short feature film about a boy who dreams of being a football hero.

    This is one of the many short films made by Dick Laan for the Boy Scout association ‘De zwarte pijl’. On a Saturday afternoon, a boy hears four older members of the...

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